Deeper

How can we more fully

move beyond a respect

for the flag and

knee-jerk patriotism

to a discussion of the actions

of a government driven,

not by a thirst for liberty

and justice for all,

but by fear, greed,

and a xenophobic desire

for the homeostasis of a few?

If our culture is going to change

for the better, we're going

to have to create a safe environment

for deeper conversations.

We're going to have to face,

admit, and address our own

comfort and complicity

in the power structures that exist.

We're going to have

to live glocally –

thinking globally

and acting locally.

 

Photo by DeEtta Harris Jenkins

© 2015 Todd Jenkins